(Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield

East Kirkby, GB 🇬🇧 Small Airport

ICAO

GB-1336

IATA

Elevation

39 ft

Region

GB-ENG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 53.13889° N, -0.00056° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: RAF East Kirkby; Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre; Bomber Command; Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane”; Mosquito HJ711; East Lindsey; WW2 airfield; museum; heritage.

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Travelers consistently express extremely positive sentiment and high satisfaction with their experiences at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby Airfield. Many describe their visits as immersive, memorable, and deeply moving, particularly due to the unique opportunity to engage with historic aircraft.

What Travelers Love

Lancaster 'Just Jane' Experiences: The ability to witness or participate in taxi runs of the Avro Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane' is a primary draw, described as "truly amazing" and providing an "invaluable" sense of being transported back to 1944.
Immersive Historical Atmosphere: The center is lauded for recreating a WWII Bomber Command airfield atmosphere, with an authentic Control Tower (museum) and NAAFI (café) contributing to a living history experience.
Dedicated and Friendly Staff: Visitors frequently praise the knowledgeable, passionate, and welcoming staff and volunteers who enhance the educational and emotional impact of the visit.
Mosquito HJ711 Experiences: The opportunity to see and experience the taxiing Mosquito HJ711, Europe's only running Mosquito, is another significant highlight.
Ongoing Restoration Work: Many appreciate the chance to see the restoration efforts on 'Just Jane' firsthand, supporting the long-term goal of making it airworthy.
Dog-Friendly: The site is noted as dog-friendly, allowing dogs on leads throughout the museum grounds (excluding the café).

Common Complaints

Nearby Poultry Farm Smell: A recent concern from August 2025 mentions an unpleasant smell from a nearby intensive poultry farm affecting the camper pitches.
Limited Campervan Waste Facilities: For campervan visitors, there was a reported lack of grey waste disposal and black waste requiring use of the museum's toilets.
Airfield Identification and Obstructions (for private pilots): Older feedback (2013) noted that the airfield can be difficult for first-time pilots to spot, with a warning about a substantial irrigation pipe occasionally left across the concrete apron.
Museum Closed on Specific Days: The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays, which may affect visitor planning.

Overall, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby Airfield offers a profoundly moving and educational experience that is highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs. While minor issues like nearby odors and limited campervan facilities have been noted, they generally do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the core historical attractions and dedicated staff.

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